Reliability Lead-Electro-Mechanical Technician II

Bausch+Lomb Companies Inc.•Rochester, NY

6d•$28 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports plant manufacturing equipment systems under the direction of the Plant Maintenance Manager. The Reliability Lead is responsible for proactively maintaining and improving the health of plant equipment through structured preventative maintenance planning, predictive analysis, and cross-team coordination. This role supports the organization's reliability strategy by managing PM schedules, conducting equipment health assessments, and coordinating rebuild activities. The Reliability Lead acts as the subject matter expert for thermography, vibration analysis, and equipment obsolescence initiatives, and ensures accurate, up-to-date reporting on equipment performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency required.
Experience with thermography equipment and interpretation of infrared inspection results
Experience with vibration analysis tools and condition monitoring software
Knowledge of PM planning practices and CMMS or work order management systems
Understanding of cGMP requirements and experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals
Strong data analysis, written communication, and report writing skills
Minimum 5 years of experience in an equipment maintenance or reliability role with direct experience in predictive maintenance techniques such as thermography or vibration analysis.
Demonstrated ability to manage PM programs, analyze equipment performance data, and drive proactive maintenance strategies.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Technical apprenticeship or Associate's degree in a related mechanical, electrical, or industrial field preferred; equivalent job experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Medical device or other regulated industry documentation experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, and coordinate preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance schedules to ensure timely and effective completion of PMs and remediation and/or upgrade work across all equipment
Conduct post-PM follow-up inspections and document findings and corrective actions
Establish baselines and perform thermography inspections to identify electrical and mechanical anomalies before equipment failure
Establish baselines and conduct vibration analysis on equipment to detect wear, imbalance, and bearing conditions. Managing the equipment oil analysis will also be used to track equipment life.
Organize, track, and manage equipment rebuilds, including scheduling, status tracking, and coordination with responsible parties
Lead obsolescence work by identifying at-risk components and coordinating proactive replacements or upgrades
Update and maintain PM records, work orders, and Wiki related documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance as needed
Coordinate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Inventory teams to support reliability initiatives
Generate and distribute equipment health reports, providing actionable insights to supervision and management